Iowa State Bystander

THE BYSTANDER Lieutenant, 115 Field Artillery, A. E. F. Dear Heart, some day, when I come back back Across the night that blurs our view, When I have found the long lost track That leads again to home—and you— When I have stalked across this stench Of fifth and mud and clotted gore, To see beyond the last lone trench Old dream rise through the mist once more— We'll know, beyond these blood-shot scenes That leave their wake of blight and pain Just what an old-time twilight means When dusk steals out some friendly lane, And, hand in hand, home bound we drift, Beyond the mangle and the dead, To watch once more the old moon lift Its silver etchings on ahead— To meet the darkness without fear Of what tomorrow's fate may bring; To reach and find the other near Through spring's eternal wandering, And know, at last, our ways are one, Are one forever and a day, Until we meet the last dim sun That leads us on the outbound way. We'll know just what it means to see A far light glowing through the gray, Dim dusk of April's witchery. When I come back again—some day— A light from home—and not the flow Of battle flame from darkness hurled, A light from home that sends its glow, To two lost lovers down the world. Dear Heart, I've found Out Here, at last, We've never understood before; The happiness that we thought past Is but a breath of what's in store Far from the cannon, wheel to wheel, That tear apart the midnight hue, The dawn of life that we will feel Dear Heart, when I come back to you. MISS HALLIE Q. BROWN AND OTHER NOTED WOMEN WILL APPEAR AT ST. PAUL'S A. M. E. CHURCH SUNDAY Miss Hallie Q. Brown of Wilberforce, O., the renowned reader and lecturer of her race, and vice president at large of the N. A. C. W. will appear at St. Paul's A. M. E. church Sunday evening, July 28, in a lecture role. Mme. Hodges of New Zealand, a recognized singer of ability, who come to the city with Miss Brown, will give one of her famous selections. Miss Elizabeth C. Carter of New Bedford, Mass., honorary president of N. A. C. W., and Miss Georgia A. Nugent of Louisville, Ky., chairman of Executive Board of N. A. C. W., will lalso be present and speak. Mrs. S. Joe Brown, who was recently Bradford's Barber Shop 426 W. 3rd Street FIRST CLASS WORK BATHS Bradford's Pool Hall M. J. BRADFORD, Prop A LINE OF TOBACCO, CIGARS & SOFT DRINKS Phone Wal 1916 757 W 9th St. DES MOINES, IOWA. Roy E. Handy J. W. Bland Handy and Bland Funeral Director Golden Rule Services Golden Rule Prices PHONE MARKET 1488 600 Eight Street Des Moines, Iowa Boost Pay and read The Bystander State Capital Bldg House elected trustee of the Frederick Douglass Memorial board, will preside over this meeting. Mrs. S. L. Birt, a product of Wilberforce University, of which Miss Brown has been an instructor for a number of years, will give the invocation and Rev. Birt, pastor of church, and a trustee of Wilberforce, will close the meeting. EDITOR'S OBSEBVATIONS. John L. Thompson. Enroute to attend the Masonie Grand Lodge in company with Past Grand Master and present Grand Treasurer John D. Keeler of Mason' City, Wm. H. Milligan, Past G. M. of Cedar Rapids, and Chas. B. Woods, W. M. of North Star Lodge, Des Moines, we journeyed to the Bluffs. We were met by committee and taken to our stopping places and visitors to attend the Grand Session. I might state that in this grand body we had men who had been very successful in their professions. Dr. James Flippin, Sr., is reputed to be worth $600,000.00. He lives near Grand Island, Nebr., and owns more than 1,000 acres of good land. His only son, of Stromburg, Nebr., owns a large sanitator and is very wealthy. Mr. E. Booth of Hastings, a cement contractor, is successful. He owns several hundred acres of farm land. John A. Spencer, another cement contractor, who is the pioneer contractor in Iowa. Well, I must not take up my readers' time telling them the personnel of the Grand Lodge, even if there were all of the colored lawyers of Iowa, present except one; five in number present. Three physicians, three mail carriers and many other diversified trades represented. Council Bluffs, so named because it was here in the early days that all of the leading chiefs of the different Indian tribes met and held a war council to fight back the white man. This council lasted several days on the bluffs. Hence the name "Council Bluffs." We have here about 500 colored citizens, two churches, the A. M. E. and Baptist. W. L. Cave is buying a nice home, 2631 2nd Ave., also his married daughter has bought a nice stucco house. Mr. W. H. Herrington is one of the reliable citizens. He owns a nice home at 2032 8th Ave. Mrs. M. Stewart runs a fine hairdressing parlors at 623 W. Broadway. They have a fine trade and are fine people to meet. W. H. Birdsong is still working at the same place, doing well. Chas. Burke is City Pound Master. Rev. M. Jackson is pastor of the Baptist church. He is trying to complete his church this summer. Rev. T. H. Stoner is the new pastor of the A. M. E. He is a hustler and doing well, making some good improvements on the church. C. H. McDonald is still running a boarding house. Sylvester Anderson is doing well. O. D. McDonald is running a boarding house. Across the Big Muddy into Omaha, Nebr., we spent one day in Omaha. Like all other large cities it has felt the drain and effect of the great war. There is a general lull in building. Here is located about 10,000 colored people. They have 8 colored churches, 4 Baptist, 2 Methodist, one Episcopal and one M. E. Rev. F. Botts is pastor of the large Baptist, who is building a fine church. Rev. Botts is a great church man as well as a race man. The A. M. E. has a new pastor named Rev. Williams, who came from Kansas City. He has only been here about one year and has raised in one single financial drive more than $4,000, liquidating the old church debt of $2,800, and now has $1,200 surplus in the church treasury. Mr. A. L. Anderson is still on his truck garden at 4012 Parker St., doing well. G. W. Levert is still running a rooming house and laundry. So is Mrs. N. P. Patton at 1014 S. 11th. They have a fine auto and are doing well. L. P. Robinette, a former Ottumwa girl, is still here, as is also Mrs. Lillian Bailey from Ottumwa, Mr. Elliott's daughter. Allen Jones, former of Clarinda, is still in the undertaking business. He has bought out his partner. He owns a beautiful modern home. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. La Cour, formerly of Des Moines, is still here doing well. They have just built a beautiful new 6 room modern cottage, which is a thing of beauty. They designed it themselves. It is located at 2422 N. 25th St. Geo. W. Woods, an old Des Moines boy, a brother to James of Des Moines, is still working at the same same place, doing well. He owns a nice home. W. H. Jackson, 3523 N. 29th St., is still working at the fire department. He owns a beautiful modern home. Harry B. Lewis, formerly of Mason City, is workinf at the fire department. L. H. Brown is still here. He formerly lived in Des Moines. Madames South and Johnson, the hair manufacturers, are still in business, doing well. Mrs. South is at present taking some special, work in Chicago. Omaha should feel proud of the firm. Dr. Edwards is still practicing, doing well. He formerly lived in Des Moines. D. G. Russell is still in the hotel, pool hall and barber business on Cummings St. Doing a big business, John James, formerly of Buxton, is still working in the post office as a clerk. Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Burton are still here doing nicely. Mrs. Burton is quite active in both church and secret society. A Mr. Poindexter, formerly of Ottumwa, served a swell dinner to 21 Iowa Masons. It was the finest affair of the Mary Ann COLORED MILLIONAIRESS PLADS FOR JUSTICE TO HER RACE Before exhibiting her stereooption views showing her remarkable progress from the position of a poverty stricken widow with a dependent daughter to that of a millionaires living in a palace which cost a quarter of a million dollars, with furniture in one room costing ten thousand dollars and a rug on one floor costing seven thousand dollars, Mme. C. J. Walker, founder and president of the Walker Manufacturing Co. of Indianapolis and New York City, delivered before a mixed audience of members of both races in the Ft. Dodge High School last Friday evening, one of the most eloquent appeals for justice and fair play for her people which has been heard in this state, and which was published in full in the Ft. Dodge Messenger and Chronicle, the leading white daily of Webster County, and reads as follows: "Every true American rejoices in the valorous deeds of his ancestors. The scenes of battles of long ago are kept fresh in the minds of each succeeding generation by the boast of lineal descent from heroes of other days. Men rejoice in paying tribute to that loyal band of colonists who, for the sake of liberty, mingled their blood with the land we love in defiance of a stronger nation. It is a heritage proudly shared by thousands. Women guard with jealous care those credentials which open to them the doors of friendship with other daughters of the Revolution. Around the fireside of a winter's night their children's children are inducted into the sacred knowledge of the part played by those whose blood courses through their veins. Nor is the Negro set aside in this revelry of forefathers fighting prouw for his is a share in the soldiery memories of our nation from the beginning. The first Negro blood to be shed was that of Crissus Attucks, an escaped slave, who led a detachment of citizens against the British soldiers March 5, 1770. General Jackson paid a high tribute to the Negro's soldierly qualities at the battle of New Orleans, 1812. And to the Negro was given the post of guarding Washington because there were no traitors among them. The Negro has proven his valor from Bunker Hill to Carrizal. On that never to be forgotten morning, July 18, 1863, when Colonel Robert Gould Shaw led that mighty charge against Fort Wagoner, in which nearly all the officers were killed, including Colonel Shaw, Sergt. W. H. Carney, a black man, snatched Old Glory from the hands of a falling comrade and, although himself twice wounded, crowled on his hands and knees and placed it on top of the enemy's breastworks; and while being led from the battlefield, torn and bleeding, aroused by the cheers of his comrades he faced about, lifted his cap, waived it high in the air and exclaimed, "Boys, the old flag never touched the ground." These were the deeds of the gallant Fifty-fourth Massachusetts in '63 to '65. Coming down to the Spanish-American War in 1898, when our friend, the advocate of fair play and the champion of a square deal, and his entire regiment was about to be annihilated by those blood thirsty Spaniards, the black boys of the fighting Tenth said to their captain, "Let us go. Let us go to their rescue." And when the command was given they charged San Juan Hill, singing "There will be a hot time in the old town," and not only saved the day for Col. Roosevelt, but they brought victory to the American nation. Today black hands are still holding high the flag. We see them as they come, 12,000,000 strong, marching, their faces wreathed in smiles, going over the top into No Man's Land, where Roberts and Johnson, the sons of freedom, single handed and alone put to fight twenty-four Germans. Can you longer doubt the valor, loyalty and patriotism of the black man? I wonder if when he returns he will find his wife and children, his mother and sisters, and his dear old father whose head is bending low and whose hair is fleecy white. I say, will he find them safely tucked away in that cozy little cottage, protected with the strong arm of the government of the Land of the Free, and the Home of the Brave? For he has gone over there to mingle his blood with the blood of other nations, that the world may be made safe for democracy, which has been so long denied him. Now and then, but seldom, you hear one say, "This is not my country. I have no right to fight for a flag that does not protect me." But let me say to you that this is our home, and whether we have that protection that is our due or not, all we have is here and the time will come and it is not far distant, until we must and will receive every protection guaranteed to every American citizen under the American constitution. It is true we complain and we have a just cause for complaint, but right here I am reminded of the words of Frederik Douglass, when he said, "I will continue to pray, labor and wait, believing that my country cannot always be insensible to the dictates of justice or deaf to the voice of humanity." When I was passing through my darkest hour and was all but ready to give up the ghost, I picked up a fireside companion and read a little poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, the first and last verses of which said: Smile a little, smile a little Then why sit in gloom and darkness With thy grief to sun! As you drink fate's bitter tonic Smile across the cup. Our face is the smiling face, for we have faced the world with the over- flowing cup of sorrow and still we smile. Is there any other race under the canopy of heaven who has drunk the cup of bitterness in oppression, segregation, humiliation, jim-crowism, and every other thing that could tend to degrade a people, and still smiles and achieves. Fight on, brave race of mine, for God still lives and He moves in a mysterious way. Let us not forget that our history is now in the making and while we are justly proud of the records made by our race and the heroic deeds of our boys on the battle front, there is here a great work for us to do which is of just as much importance and while I believe that we should do our all, during this great crisis to hold up the arms of our government, I also believe that we should have the moral courage to protest with all our might Only 4 More Days Remain To Benefit By DAVIDSONS July Clearance of FURNITURE, RUGS, DRAPERIES, PIANOS and HOUSE FURNISHINGS Easy Terms, Take Advantage DAVIDSONS IOWA'S LARGEST FURNITURE STORE 412-414-416-418-WALNUT-ST. against the wrongs and injustices being heaped upon us here in America. Let us say to our government and to our president that the black people of America are willing and ready, yes anxious, to undergo any hardships and to make any sacrifice necessary to the end that our boys return home victorious; for America has never resorted to the sword until every appeal to reason by logic had failed and every itme we have gone forth to fight for liberty, we have returned with victory. Remembering Russia, let us resolve here and now to ever keep the home fires burning and, see to it that the great ocean highways are kept dotted with ships laden with food and munitions whatever the cost may be. Let us as patriotic law-abiding black citizens of America, not only do our bit, bat do our all. Buy Liberty Bonds, Thrift Stamps, assist the war chest and Red Cross, that the world may know that the black people of America have been weighed in the balance and found not wanting. And when our boys return victorious we want to meet them with "well done," and when the question is asked, "Who are they?" let us be able to answer: Plain common men of every day, Who left their homes to march away. To perish on the battle plain As common men will do again. To lift a ghastly gazing eye Up to a luridly strange sky Until it seems a painted rag The same old common spangled flag. And when to die and testify To all the ages far and nigh How common place it is to die. I am sure many of you have come out tonight to hear me tell of the business in which I am engaged and of what I have accomplished; but friends, I am not here to boast of my accomplishments, but I am here to show you by precept and example what we can accomplish in the face of almost insurmountable obstacles; and, above all else, I am here to plead the cause of a race who has never produced a traitor, who has never produced an anarchist and who has always been loyal to the flag. A race who has watered your soil with its tears and enriched your land with its blood. I am not pleading for social equality, but I am asking for plain simple justice. I am pleading that we share in this world wide democracy for which our sons and our brothers are now shedding their blood in No Man's Land. I am asking this government whose call they have answered to break down the bars of prejudice, cut loose the chains of oppression and wipe out segregation and jim-crowism. I am asking that this government enact a law that will make mob violence and lynching a federal crime, so that our women will not be hanged from the trees in Georgia while they give birth to their babes and that our sons, our fathers and our brothers may not be chained to the stake in Tennessee and made human torches of and parts of their bodies dismembered and taken away as souvenirs and their heads severed from their charred bodies and thrown into the midst of our august bodies while they are in convention assembled. I have been heralded through the columns of various papers as the richest colored woman in America. I lay no claim to that distinction nor do I take pride in the same, but I do want to be known as just a plain, humble every day Christian, championing the The Best advertising medium to reach colored people in the west At the conclusion of this patriotic address Mme. Walker had thrown upon the canvas stereopticon views of her factories at Indianapolis, the Lelia College in New York City, owned and managed by her beautiful daughter, Mrs. Leila Robinson and various other properties owned by herself scattered from New York to California, including both exterior and interior views of her quarter million dollar mansion known as "Villa Lewaro" located at Irvinton on the Hudson, a suburb of New York City, which is indeed a monument to the thrift and business ability of its builder and to the Negro race in general. The meeting was arranged by Mrs. S. Joe Brown of Des Moines who with Mme. Walker was returning from the meeting of the Natl Assn. of Colored Women at Denver. SIOUX CITY, IOWA. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Williams entertained at a lovely dinner Wednesday, July 10, in honor of Miss Vester Walker and Mr. Lewis Carter. Mr. Harrison Gould of Des Moines, G. C. of the K. P. Grand Lodge of Iowa, made his annual visit to the Sioux City K. P.'s Thursday evening, July 18. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith entertained at dinner Saturday, July 13, Miss Vester Walker and Mr. Louis Carter. Mrs. W. W. Fort is visiting in St. Louis. Mr. Edward Askew entertained at dinner Friday Mr. and Mrs./Stewart of Chicago. Atty. George H. Woodson, of Buxton, passed through the city Friday, July 19. Mr. Woodson was on his way to Omaha from Mitchell, S. D. While in the city he visited with Mr. M. Askew. Mr. Clint Dowdy of Minneapolis, Minn., was a visitor in the city last week. Mrs. V. White and little daughter are visiting their sister and aunt; Mrs. A. Shores. Mrs. White will go to Kansas City from here. The Joy of Living. To enjoy life we must have good health. No one can reasonably hope to get much real pleasure out of life when his bowels are clogged a good share of the time and the poisons that should be expelled are absorbed into the system, producing headache and indigestion. A few doses of Chamberlain's Tablets will move the bowels, strengthen the digestion and give you a chance to realize the real joy of living. Try it. iN q b. ——————— 477%_ BYSTANDER eri dea rusiismm co. ,runizsmens ‘DES MNES, IOWA ——— rn S0HN L. THOMPSON, EDITOR +. FRIDAY, JULY 26. 1918 Poblished every Friday by the By- stander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical Bpilding, corner Seventh and Mal- berry strevts. Phone, alnut 990. ‘TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. Que yur —____ 91.50 Ox months ieee months -________ 0 *Mintered’ nt the pesteliies ae see- end class matter. All subscriptions payable in ad- Sa a a a Bend money by postiiice reer, ‘weney order, express or draft, to The Bystander Company. ‘Advertising rates for display ads, 96 cents per inch, for each insertion Three to cix months’ ceatracts, 18 ents por inch. Local advertising 40 cents per line for each insertion, counting seven words to a line. 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L, Black Monmouth, Ill_Mrs. Bernice Matieck Cliivton._.__.___.A. A, Bush “Macon, Mo... wey Harris St. Paul, Minn._._Mrs. Hatce Hicks Rock Island ML — 7 weceeonnae Mig Bertha Edmunds Davenport. Mrs, D. J, Jommsoa Oskaloosa._._.._._Mrs, Cora Iueore Centerville... Mra. A. L. Crittenden Omaha, Neb...__Miss Murel Brown Ottomwa___Mrs. W. B. Thompson Moberly, Mo....Miss Lee Etta Owens Galesburg, Ill Miss B. Anderson Quincy, Il......._Mra. Mattie Lillye Buxton, Iowa..Miss Gladys Mardis Knoxville, Iowa._......Mrs. H. Bryson Council Biuffs...Miss Agnes Fountain Keokuk, lowa....Mrs. Georgie Caldwell Chillicothe, Mo.........V. E. Williams Bioux City.—.._Mrs. M. Askew Clarinda... Mrs. G. N. Nowling Mason City ......Mr. N. L. Wigington Cedar Rapids......Mrs. J. N. Harrison ‘Vhis notice applies to afl writers evntributors, azenta and correspond- ents. Sign all artictes, write only s0on one side of paper, write = plain hana wud spell accurately. Do..not send in names of persons at partier event. Do not give an eulory or write your personal comment upon lassen. all societies, all religious de- the event. Simply tell the news or event in a brief, simple manner ané let the readers of The Bystander comment. Write the news of al) personel whims or ideas. COLORED NURSES TO BE USED IN ‘ARMY CAMPS. Orders Issued by War Department ‘Makes Opening for Hundreds at Sts Base Hospitals in. This Country— ‘Many May Go Overseas, ‘Washington, D. C., July 22, 1918,— "The war department authorizes the fol lowing statement from Emmett J. Scott, special assistant to the Beeretary of ‘War: * rc - Orders were issued today by the War ‘Department to the office of the Surgeon General, which will enable “colored muraea who have been registered by the American Red Crows Society, to render service for their own race in the army. Colored furses will be assigned to the ase hospitals now established at Camp Funston, Fort Riley, Kansas; Camp Grant, Rockford; Mlinois; Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Jowa; Camp Taylor. Louis- ville, Ky.; Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, Ohio, and Camp Dix, Wrightstown, N. J, At these camps a total of about 38,- 600 colored troops are stationed. Gen- eral Pershing has been asked by cable whether the services of colored nurses ean be utilized to advantage among the American Experitionary Forces. ‘GEORGE KING BECOMES MEMBER OF FACULTY OF ‘‘THE PINEY $ ‘WOODS COUNTRY LIFE SOHOOL.’” “SW ire third son of Mr. and Mra. Poter ‘King of Burlington, Towa, who recently ’ yted with honors from the Burling- $ou, Tows, High school is now. in Mis- i Principal Laurence ©. Jones, o°has been on the lookont for a pri- weretary, became very. much in- 44m this progressive young man, last year when he delievered an address before the students and faculty of Bur lington High School. He found young King to be a serious, progressive young man, and the endorsement of the prin cipal and teachers was very high. No young man is thought more of in his home town nor has ome more ac- complishments. Aside from being akill- ful.in manual training work, both in wood and irom, he took the bookkeeping course and is @ rapid writer in short- hand and typewriting. ‘His ability at the piano is well known to the musical folks of Iowa, and dur- ing his entire high school career was the chief musician for all high school funetions. The Pine Woods school is to be éon- gratulated on securing such a splendid young man and this young man is to be ‘commended for acting in such a sensible manner in taking his education where it will do the most good. He has an op- portunity for a life work, in a growing | young institution, that has become wide- ly known and endorsed by the leading citizens of our country and whose prin- cipal, Prof. Jones, stands among the lenders of our race. EXCELLENT WORK OF ‘‘HOME ‘MAKERS LEAGUE."’ As ‘Traveler's Aid’? and Social Uplift ‘Under Management of Their Presi- dent, Mrs. Mary Manning. On entering the large Union Depot at Des Moines the first thing that catehes the traveler’s eye is a large sign, ‘‘Home Makers League, Travel: er's Aid,” and beneath this sign is a desk at whieh sits alittle lady in the Travelers Aid costume who at all times is ready with her pleasant smile to aid all travelers, colored or white, and she has been able to help thousands of trav- clers coming into the city. This little woman, Mrs. A. C. Payton, is placed here by the ‘‘Home Maker’s League’? for this especial work. This is only one of the branches of helpful work that the League is doing under the,f- ficient management of their president, ‘Mrs. Mary Manning. In order to carry on the work of the Travelers Aid this League donates a certain amount of money each month for its up keep. They are also very ac- tice in assisting and aiding soldiers’ wives and families in getting suitable locations to live. They have also given special attention in assisting the sol- diers coming into our city along many helpful lines. One of their main duties taken upon themselves, is placing young girls in good homes ‘and secing that they get employment. They look after needy homes where there is sickness and do any work they see needs to be done. They don’t wait to be asked, but have their members out in the field seeing those whom they can assist. Mrs. Manning and her members de serve great credit for the wonderful good they are doing. The officers of this working band are Mrs. Mary Mau- ning, Pres.; Mrs. Lizzie Thomas, Vice Pres.; Mrs. Johnie Shaw, Recording Sec.; Mra. Hattie Adams, Finaucial Sec.; Mrs. J. C. Humbard, Treasurer. Amiong those who were active in the work at Camp Dodge during the entire stay of the 366 Infantry, perhaps none of them worked harder than Mrs, Mary Manning, attached to the Headquarters Co. but who worked for eight months with the entire regiment and gave special work at the regimental hospital. Mrs, Manning and her son, Musician Manning, were both members of the same company. She recently bought a chair at Corinthian Baptist ehurch “and had it draped in honor of her only soz} Musician Manning, of the Headquarters Company, 266 Infantry, who is now “« Somewhere in France:’? | Soldiers Home, Marshalltown, Ia. (Special to Bystander). ‘The call for patriotism of this coun. try has stirred the hearts,of all. Many hundreds of thousands have answerei this call and have gone to the front, Many have heard the call,’ but were un. ‘able to answer it. Among them arc many of our old eoldiers,.who, if they could shake off a few yeara tht have helped to whiten their hair and caused thelr steps to Iag, would gladly enter his world’s war and fight as they did before, for Democracy. Towa has provided a home for many of our old soldiers who are past the fighting age,-which is situated in Mar- shalltown, Iowa, and among the many there 8 oni by the name of Taane Joh. mn, Who fought in the great Civil War. He enlisted the 7th day-of March, 1864, under the name of Isaae Cook, and served two years as corporal of Com- pany E, 68th Regiment, of U. 8. Col- ored Infantry. He was in four battles and on the Oth day of April, 1865, his regiment made a charge on Ft. Blaek, Mobile, Ala. In this charge Corporal Cook was wounded and the regiment lost 101 men.’ ‘Mr, Johnson has never lost any of the enthusiasm of his fighting days, and would love to help our boys ‘Get the Kaiver.”? ‘Mr, Johnson is the father of Mrs. Helen Downey of Ottumwa, first presi- lent of Iowa Federation, — ees acer? Teak Here is a letter that is certain to Prove of interest to people in this vi. cinity, a8 cases of this sort oceur in al most every neighborhood, and people ‘should ksiow what to do in like cireum- stances: Savannah, Mo., Oct. 12, 1916. “T nseda bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy about nine years’ago and it eured of flux (dysen- tery). I had anothér attack of the same complaint. three or four years ago and a few doscn, of this remedy cured me. I hays recommentied Cham- berlain’s Colic oly since T' asl to. dozens of | alice I fret, weed to, dozens. of nepply Mince t frst weed THE BYSTANDER * Dear Editor: I wish to make « cor- rection concerning an item that appear- ed under the Mason City news in the last issue of your paper regarding Mrs. Mattie Walker Lemmons of New York. ‘Mra. Mattie Walker Lemmons of New York, who at that time was visiting ‘Mrs. Mary Wright, has been confused with Madame C. J. Walker, manufac- turer of the hair restorer which bears her name.” Mrs. Lemmons is in no way connceted with that business. Very truly yours, AL WALKER, 402 N. 4th Ave. FIFTY THOUSAND NEGROES CALLED. Washingtn, D. C., July 23—Fifty thousand Negro registrants qualified for general military service were called to the colors today by Provost Marshal General Crowder. They will entrain between August 1 and 5, and will come from forty-one states and the District of Columbia. ‘MASON CITY, IOWA. The Silver Star Temple No. 403 had their election of officers as-follows: Fred Mitchell..........-Chief Mentor Wilson Foster............Viee Mentor Lacy Lewis ....-.-...-----Chief Serib Wm. Carter ...............-Preasurer Oliver Stephenson ........Drill Master Luther Garrett..,......-Chief Sentinel John Taylor ........-..2»Chief Orator Charles Brewton........Quter Sentinel Marian Knowles......Standard Bearer John Hatter, Daniel Ewing, Leroy Woolrich ..........--Chief Guards ‘Miss Blanch Donnegan who had been Ihere visiting her parents and friends has returned to Yankton, 8. D., where she. owns and manages a beauty parlor. Mrs, Emma Wright from Sioux City, is here visiting her mother, Mrs, Luther Garrett and Mrs. Maggie Carter. ‘The Mason City Colored ball team played the Manly Colored team Sunday ‘and wots beatin by score &7. . Rev. J. W. L. Underwood preached two excellent sermons Sunday morn. ing.and evening. Miss Aleata Pleasant is able to be up after a slight operation. + Mrs, Nona Turner and sister, Miss Artie M. Jackson passed through Macon Monday enroute for Moberly, Mo. Mr. ©. H. Garner of Moberly, Mo. spent Thursday evening the xuest of Mrs. C. H. Harris. The picnie whieh was given Thursday evening by Mrs. M. Carter, was very successful. Pres. I. E. Page is back from a busi- ness trip. _Mrs. Arthur Johnson of Calo spent Saturday and Monday in Macon on business. Quite a number of Maconites will at- tend the dance in Moberly Monday evening. 2 Miss Harrict Bradley of Fayette, Mo. is the guest of Mrs. 8. Skerilood. Miss Ruth Reece is homes after a visit with friends. Mrs. Elwell Clark of St. Louis, Mo. is in the city, the guest of relatives. Miss Lucille Harris is contemplating a six week visit in Rock Island, IIL, Davenport, Towa, and Moline, 1M. Miss Ruth Grey departed Saturday last for her home in Oklahoma City. Miss Grey spent the winter a student of Western College. Miss Lucile Evans departed Satur- day night for St. Louis, Mo. after spending the winter at Western College, ‘Mr. Gordon Cohorn will leave Thurs- ay for his home in Dalton, Mo. Mr. Cohorn will remian at his home before leaving for the training camp. Mrs. Will Grant remains quite il. Rev. A. R. Fox preached two execl- lent sermons Sunday morning and evening. Miss Della Williams spent Monday evening in Brookfield, Mo. the guest of Mr. Arthur Johnson. * Mrs. J. W. L. Underwood and sister, Miss Loos Patriet, will leave soon for a visit at her home at Notasulta, Ala. An all day outing will be given Fri- day under the auspices of Mrs. 8. Mott and P. H. Tiding for the benefit of the Vine St. and B. B, 8.8. Everyone will take their basket, Iee cream will be given free of charge. Penny cards were given to every child in Sunday School. They succeeded in begging #15 in pennies. ‘This will go to pay for the cream, The Baptist Sewing circle met at the home of Mrs. A. McElvoy. A nice evening was enjoyed. The pienie which was given Friday evening at the home of Mrs. W. Grant was very successful. Mrs..Thomas Lewis was called to Kansas City, Mo., by the death of her cousin, Mrs. Beula Maxell, Miss Lucile Michell of Callo, Mo., spent a few days the guest of relatives, Pay up your dues and take out un- ‘ther year’s subseription. ; BURLINGTON ITEMS. Last Week. Mrs. Manola Belle and Pauline King returned last week from Des Moines. where they attended the convention of the Mite Missionary Society. Rev. J. H. Belle, Mrs. J. Folks, Mrs. Wm. Ashby, Miss Evely Hedge, Mr. Odell Smith and Edwin Weaver, who were delegates to the 8. S. convention which convened in Keokuk last week, have returned, bringing with them many honors for the local school, viz: Mrs. Folks was elected district officer of the Allen Christian Endéavor League, Mrs. Ashby, vice president of the Sunday School’ convention, “Miss E. Hedge, Odell Smith and Edwin Weaver were elected delegates to the district con- vention which will convene in Gales- burg.. ‘The memorial resolutions were quite impressive and Mr. Odell Smith’s address, “<The Black ‘Thread,’? was.en- thusiastically. 1 a. He voiced the sex democracy, when he MACON. MO. ‘said, ‘‘It is going to be a close draw between the devil, the negro hater and the kaiser for first ‘place im hell.” ‘Miss Marguerite Pearl Martin and Mr, Leo Johnson visited in Ft. Madi- son last Sunday, the guest of Rev, and Mra. B, R. Penn. ‘Mra. Rosie Cowden is in Chicago visit- ing her daughter May and son Nathaniel Cowden. Mr. and Mrs. £. Williams entertained the Burlington Social Club last Wednes- day evening. : ‘Mra. Wm. Stevens was hostess to the B. J. P. club Monday evening. ‘Mr. Geo, King is in Braxton, Miss., where he accepted. a position for the summer presumably. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. King are in Chi- yeago for an indefinite stay. ‘This Week’s News. Miss Marguerite Pearl Martin, who has been visiting relatives in the city, departed for her home in Dubuque last Monday. Miss Martin posed as a maid of Tokyo’? for Madam ‘Hawksworth at the Hawksworth School of Art. The picture will be on exhibition at the Tri- State Fair in August. The Burlington Social Club pieniced at Crapo Park the 4th of July. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Thompson enter- ‘tained the elub in the evening with 2 fine display of fireworks and patriotic aclections on the vietrola. Miss. Mar- guerite Martin was an out of town ‘guest. Miss Doreas Belle is visiting friends in Washington, Iowa. : Mr. Grant Clark made a brief visit with relatives in Sterling, IIL, Tast week. Last Thursday a crowd of pelasure seekers came up on boat from Ft, Madi- son and pieniced at Crapo Park, where they were joined by a number of local coldrde people and a delightful day was enjoyed. The exeursioners returned in the evening by train. Mrs. B. R. Penn of Ft. Madison ac- companied by her daughter, Ruth and little son Otto. was in our city Thurs- dav, the guests of Dr. and Mrs."H. E. Jotmson. The Iawn social given by the B. J. Progressive Club at the home of Mrs. R. Brooks on the 18th, was largely at: tended and was both a social and fi- naneial success. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Yeiser and baby Marguerite of Cedar Rapids passed through our eity Saturday evening 2n- route to Nahoka, Mo,, where they will visit with their sister, Mrs. Lottie Car- ter, at the Yeiser farm, Mrs, Fanny Parker and daughter, Miss J. Parker, visited in Monmouth Wednesday and’Ft. Madison on Thurs- day and report a fine time. Rev. and Mrs, Jackson of Mt. Pleas- ant are the house guests of Mrs. Fanny Parker and family. Miss Sidney J. Davis, Founder and Supt. of the Y. W. I. Mission af Keokuk, was in the city last Monday, the guest of Mrs. R, Brooks and daughters, Mrs. H, Sidey and Miss Mary Brooks. Seven of the local colored boys de- parted this week for Camp Dodge. A large crowd was at the station to bid them farewell and cheer them on their aiaatont A Boston physician has sounded the warning that there is more or less dan- ger in wearing clothes. ‘There may be, but the most dunger lies in the path of a man who attempts to trip mer tly through this life ciad in filtered sunshine and a two days’ growth of whiskers. Jewien Armies Conscripted On the approach ofan enemy the Jewish army was recrulted by a con- scription made from the tribes under the direetion of a mustermaster, by whom also the officers were appointed. ‘The army was divided into thousands and hundreds under thetr respective captains (Numbers 31; 20:14; Numbers 2:84; Uf Chrontcles 25:5: 26:12). eo FOR RENT Furnished Rooms For Light Housekeeping, Single Rooms or Suits of two or three 3 Blocks from Center of City Service of 3 street cars Mrs. C. L. 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Zl ne uo ee Y a ime NU 2 Sa “MA DEISITRAIGHT } @Y SOFT.LONGSILKY WY Dyas Seer pete ao pall Sete eras Siete aa AEESRS “he Bad’ soe wants ergs Palle Unt ay end Sitter Pinky, sabe fee one aE SI A fee ee $8 id ogee anviting else thas j HEROLIN FP stipe Hiching eSeip’ and’ dandnsa SOF 25 cents. sch. Merlin Med, Co, Atlante, Gm AGENTS $. Toate 'ou 2 lberst oder ‘rh thow 9a oes tke ns {Relieves CATARRN of BLADDER | aed ee CHRD an: ODD 0} VRP RELP APL PP PIPPPPOCPPLP ADAG A BYSTANDER DER PUBLISHING CO., PUBLISHERS DES MOINES, IOWA SOHN L. THOMPSON, EDITOR FRIDAY, JULY 26, 1918 Published every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Company, Des Moines, Iowa. Office in Chemical building, corner Seventh and Mulberry streets. Phone, alam 800. All subscriptions payable in advance. Send money by postoffice order, money order, express or draft, to The Bertander Company. Advertising rates for display ad, 15 cents per inch, for each insertion. Three to six months' contracts, 15 cents per inch. Local advertising 10 cents per line for each insertion, counting seven words to a line. For church and court societies where admission is charged, one-half of the above-mentioned rates. For pro- fessional, legal and announcement cards, yearly contracts, etc., terms are given on application. All ad- vertising is to be paid in advance. We are prepared to do first class job work at reasonable prices. AB of our work is guaranteed. We will not return rejected manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamps. Communications must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the public. "Brevity is the soul of wit," remember. The Iowa State Bystander is the oldest Afro-American journal published in Iowa. It was established in 1894, and is read by nearly all the colored people of Iowa. We have correspondents in the following towns: Albia ..... Miss May Davis Washington ..... N. L. Black Monmouth, Ill. Mrs. Bernice Matlock Clipton ..... A. A. Bush Maeon, Mo ..... Lucy Harris St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. Hatie Hicks Rock Island Ill. Miss Bertna Edmunds Davenport..... Mrs. D. J. Jonson Oaklanda..... Mrs. Cora Moore Centerville..... Mrs. A. L. Crittenden Omaha, Neb..... Mrs. Murel Brown Ottumwa..... Mrs. W. H. Thompson Moberly, Mo..... Miss Lee Etta Owens Galesburg, Ill..... Miss B. Anderson Quincy, Ill..... Mrs. Mattie Lilly Buxton, Iowa..... Miss Gladys Mardis Knoxville, Iowa..... Mrs. H. Bryson Council Bluffs..... Miss Agnes Fountain Keokuk, Iowa..... Mrs. Georgie Caldwell Chillicotte, Mo..... V. E. Williams Sloux City..... Mrs. M. Askew Clarinda..... Mrs. G. N. Nowling Mason City..... Mr. N. L. Wigington Cedar Rapids..... Mrs. J. N. Harrison This notice applies to all writers contributors, agents and correspondents. Sign all articles, write only upon one side of paper, write a plain hand and spell accurately. Do not send in names of persons at parties event. Do not give an eulogy or write your personal comment upon classes, all societies, all religious de the event. Simply tell the news or event in a brief, simple manner and let the readers of The Bystander comment. Write the news of all personal whims or ideas. EDITORIALS COLORED NURSES TO BE USED IN ARMY CAMPS. Orders Issued by War Department Makes Opening for Hundreds at Six Base Hospitals in This Country—Many May Go Overrasa. Washington, D. C., July 22, 1918.—The war department authorizes the following statement from Emmett J. Scott, special assistant to the Secretary of War: Orders were issued today by the War Department to the office of the Surgeon General, which will enable colored nurses who have been registered by the American Red Cross Society, to render service for their own race in the army. Colored nurses will be assigned to the base hospitals now established at Camp Funston, Fort Biley, Kansas; Camp Grant, Rockford, Illinois; Camp Dodge, Des Moines, Iowa; Camp Taylor, Louisville, Ky.; Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, Ohio, and Camp Dix, Wrightstown, N. J. At these camps a total of about 38,000 colored troops are stationed. General Forshing has been asked by cable whether the services of colored nurses can be utilized to advantage among the American Expeditionary Forces. GEORGE KING BECOMES MEMBER OF FACULTY OF "THE PINEY WOODS COUNTRY LIFE SCHOOL." The third son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter King of Burlington, Iowa, who recently graduated with honors from the Burlington, Iowa, High school is now in Mississippi. Principal Laurence C. Jones, who has been on the lookout for a private secretary, became very much interested in this progressive young man, last year when he delivered an address before the students and faculty of Burlington High School. He found young King to be a serious, progressive young man, and the endorsement of the principal and teachers was very high. No young man is thought more of in his home town nor has one more accomplishments. Aside from being skillful in manual training work, both in wood and iron, he took the bookkeeping course and is a rapid writer in shorthand and typewriting. His ability at the piano is well known to the musical folks of Iowa, and during his entire high school career was the chief musician for all high school functions. The Pine Woods school is to be congratulated on securing such a splendid young man and this young man is to be commended for acting in such a sensible manner in taking his education where it will do the most good. He has an opportunity for a life work, in a growing young institution, that has become widely known and endorsed by the leading citizens of our country and whose principal, Prof. Jones, stands among the leaders of our race. EXCELLENT WORK OF "HOME MAKERS LEAGUE." As "Traveler's Aid" and Social Uplift Under Management of Their President, Mrs. Mary Manning. On entering the large Union Depot at Des Moines the first thing that catches the traveler's eye is a large sign, "Home Makers League, Traveler's Aid," and beneath this sign is a desk at which sits allittle lady in the Travelers Aid costume who at all times is ready with her pleasant smile to aid all travelers, colored or white, and she has been able to help thousands of travelers coming into the city. This little woman, Mrs. A. C. Payton, is placed here by the "Home Maker's League" for this especial work. This is only one of the branches of helpful work that the League is doing under the efficient management of their president, Mrs. Mary Manning. In order to carry on the work of the Travelers Aid this League donates a certain amount of money each month for its up keep. They are also very active in assisting and aiding soldiers' wives and families in getting suitable locations to live. They have also given special attention in assisting the soldiers coming into our city along many helpful lines. One of their main duties taken upon themselves, is placing young girls in good homes and seeing that they get employment. They look after needy homes where there is sickness and do any work they need to be done. They don't wait to be asked, but have their members out in the field seeing those whom they can assist. Mrs. Manning and her members deserve great credit for the wonderful good they are doing. The officers of this working band are Mrs. Mary Manning, Pres.; Mrs. Lizzie Thomas, Vice Pres.; Mrs. Johnie Shaw, Recording Sec.; Mrs. Hattie Adams, Financial Sec.; Mrs. J. C. Humbard, Treasurer. Among those who were active in the work at Camp Dodge during the entire stay of the 366 Infantry, perhaps none of them worked harder than Mrs. Mary Manning, attached to the Headquarters Co., but who worked for eight months with the entire regiment and gave special work at the regimental hospital. Mrs. Manning and her son, Musician Manning, were both members of the same company. She recently bought a chair at Corinthian Baptist church and had it draped in honor of her only son; Musician Manning, of the Headquarters Company, 366 Infantry, who is now "Somewhere in France." Soldiers Home, Marshalltown, Ia. (Special to Bystander). The call for patriotism of this country has stirred the hearts, of all. Many hundreds of thousands have answered this call and have gone to the front. Many have heard the call, but were unable to answer it. Among them are many of our old soldiers, who, if they could shake off a few years that have helped to whiten their hair and caused their steps to lag, would gladly enter his world's war and fight as they did before, for Democracy. Iowa has provided a home for many of our old soldiers who are past the fighting age, which is situated in Marshalltown, Iowa, and among the many there is one by the name of Isaac Johnson, who fought in the great Civil War. He enlisted the 7th day of March, 1864, under the name of Isaac Cook, and served two years as corporal of Company E, 68th Regiment, of U. S. Colored Infantry. He was in four battles and on the 9th day of April, 1865, his regiment made a charge on Ft. Black, Mobile, Ala. In this charge Corporal Cook was wounded and the regiment lost 101 men. Mr. Johnson has never lost any of the cathusiasm of his fighting days, and would love to help our boys "Get the Mr. Johnson has never lost any of the enthusiasm of his fighting days, and would love to help our boys "Get the Kaiser." Mr. Johnson is the father of Mrs. Helen Downey of Ottumwa, first president of Iowa Federation. Mrs. Burns' Letter. Here is a letter that is certain to prove of interest to people in this vicinity, as cases of this sort occur in almost every neighborhood, and people should know what to do in like circumstances: Savannah, Mo., Oct. 12, 1916. "I used a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy about nine years ago and it cured of flux (dysentery). I had another attack of the same complaint three or four years ago and a few doses of this remedy cured me. I have recommended Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy to dozens of people since I first used it." THE BYSTANDER Dear Editor; I wish to make a correction concerning an item that appeared under the Mason City news in the last issue of your paper regarding Mrs. Mattie Walker Lemons of New York. Mrs. Mattie Walker Lemons of New York, who at that time was visiting Mrs. Mary Wright, has been confused with Madame C. J. Walker, manufacturer of the hair restorer which bears her name. Mrs. Lemmons is in no way connected with that business. FIFTY THOUSAND NEGROES CALLED. Washington, D. C., July 23—Fifty thousand Negro registrants qualified for general military service were called to the colors today by Provest Marshal General Crowder. They will entrain between August 1 and 5, and will come from forty-one states and the District of Columbia. MASON CITY, IOWA The Silver Star Temple No. 403 had their election of officers as follows: Fred Mitchell.....Chief Mentor Wilson Foster.....Vice Mentor Laey Lewis.....Chief Scrib Wm. Carter.....Treasurer Oliver Stephenson.....Drill Master Luther Garrett.....Chief Sentinel John Taylor.....Chief Orator Charles Brewton.....Outer Sentinel Marian Knowles.....Standard Bearer John Hatter, Daniel Ewing, Leroy Woolrich.....Chief Guards Miss Blanch Donnegan who had been here visiting her parents and friends has returned to Yankton, S. D., where she owns and manages a beauty parlor. Mrs. Emma Wright from Sioux City, is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Luther Garrett and Mrs. Maggie Carter. The Mason City Colored ball team played the Manly Colored team Sunday and were beaten by score 8-7. Rev. J. W. L. Underwood preached two excellent sermons Sunday morning and evening. Miss Aleata Pleasant is able to be up after a slight operation. Mrs. Nona Turner and sister, Miss Artie M. Jackson passed through Macon Monday enroute for Moberly, Mo. Mr. C. H. Garner of Moberly, Mo., spent Thursday evening the guest of Mrs. C. H. Harris. The picnic which was given Thursday evening by Mrs. M. Carter, was very successful. Pres. I. E. Page is back from a business trip. Mrs. Arthur Johnson of Callo spent Saturday and Monday in Macon on business. Quite a number of Maconites will attend the dance in Moberly Monday evening. Miss Harriet Bradley of Fayette, Mo. is the guest of Mrs. S. Skerlood. Miss Ruth Reece is home after a visit with friends. Mrs. Elwell Clark of St. Louis, Mo., is in the city, the guest of relatives. Miss Lucille Harris is contemplating a six week visit in Rock Island, Ill., Davenport, Iowa, and Moline, Ill. Miss Ruth Grey departed Saturday last for her home in Oklahoma City. Miss Grey spent the winter a student of Western College. Miss Lucille Evans departed Saturday night for St. Louis, Mo., after spending the winter at Western College. Mr. Gordon Cohorn will leave Thursday for his home in Dalton, Mo. Mr. Cohorn will remian at his home before leaving for the training camp. Mrs. Will Grant remains quite ill. Rev. A. R. Fox preached two excellent sermons Sunday morning and evening. Miss Della Williams spent Monday evening in Brookfield, Mo., the guest of Mr. Arthur Johnson. Mrs. J. W. L. Underwood and sister, Miss Loss Patrici, will leave soon for a visit at her home at Notasuita, Ala. An all day outing will be given Friday under the auspices of Mrs. S. Mott and P. H. Tiding for the benefit of the Vine St. and B. B. S. S. Everyone will take their basket, ice cream will be given free of charge. Penny carls were given to every child in Sunday School. They succeeded in begging $15 in pennies. This will go to pay for the cream. The Baptist Sewing circle met at the home of Mrs. A. McElvoy. A nice evening was enjoyed. The picnic which was given Friday evening at the home of Mrs. W. Grant was very successful. Mrs. Thomas Lewis was called to Kansas City, Mo., by the death of her cousin, Mrs. Beula Maxell. Miss Lucile Michell of Callo, Mo., spent a few days the guest of relatives. Pay up your dues and take out another year's subscription. BURLINGTON ITEMS. Mrs. Manola Belle and Pauline King returned last week from Des Moines, where they attended the convention of the Mite Missionary Society. Rev. J. H. Belle, Mrs. J. Folks, Mrs. Wm. Ashby, Miss Evely Weaver, Mr. Odell Smith and Edwin Weaver, who were delegates to the S. S. convention which convened in Keokuk last week, have returned, bringing with them many honors for the local school, viz: Mrs. Folks was elected district officer of the Allen Christian Endeavor League, Mrs. Ashby, vice president of the Sunday School convention. Miss E. Hedge, Odell Smith and Edwin Weaver were elected delegates to the district convention which will convene in Galesburg. The memorial resolutions were quite impressive and Mr. Odell Smith's address, "The Black Thread," was enthusiastically received. He voiced the sentiments of true democracy, when he MACON, MO. said, "It is going to be a close draw between the devil, the negro hater and the kaiser for first place in hell." Miss Marguerite Pearl Martin and Mr. Leo Johnson visited in Ft. Madison last Sunday, the guest of Rev. and Mrs. B. Penn. Mrs. Rosie Cowden is in Chicago visiting her daughter May and son Nathaniel Cowden. Mr. and Mrs. E. Williams entertained the Burlington Social Club last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Wm. Stevens was hostess to the B. J. P. club Monday evening. Mr. Geo. King is in Braxton, Miss., where he accepted a position for the summer presumably. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. King are in Chicago for an indefinite stay. This Week's News. Miss Marguerite Pearl Martin, who has been visiting relatives in the city, departed for her home in Dubuque last Monday. Miss Martin posed as a maid of "Tokyo" for Madam Hawksworth at the Hawksworth School of Art. The picture will be on exhibition at the TriState Fair in August. The Burlington Social Club pieniced at Crapo Park the 4th of July. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Thompson entertained the club in the evening with a fine display of fireworks and patriotic selections on the victrola. Miss Marguerite Martin was an out of town guest. Miss Dorcas Belle is visiting friends in Washington, Iowa. Mr. Grant Clark made a brief visit with relatives in Sterling, Ill., fast week. Last Thursday a crowd of pelasure seekers came up on boat from Ft. Madison and pieniced at Crapo Park, where they were joined by a number of local colorde people and a delightful day was enjoyed. The excursionists returned in the evening by train. Mrs. B. R. Penn of Ft. Madison accompanied by her daughter, Ruth and little son Otto, was in our city Thursday, the guests of Dr. and Mrs.' H. E. Johnson. The lawn social given by the B. J. Progressive Club at the home of Mrs. R. Brooks on the 18th, was largely attended and was both a social and financial success. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Yeiser and baby Marguerite of Cedar Rapids passed through our city Saturday evening enroute to Nahoka, Mo., where they will visit with their sister, Mrs. Lottie Carter, at the Yeiser farm. Mrs. Fanny Parker and daughter, Miss J. Parker, visited in Monmouth Wednesday and Ft. Madison on Thursday and report a fine time. Rev. and Mrs. Jackson of Mt. Pleasant are the house guests of Mrs. Fanny Parker and family. Miss Sidney J. Davis, Founder and Supt. of the Y. W. I. Mission of Keokuk, was in the city last Monday, the guest of Mrs. R. Brooks and daughters, Mrs. H. Sidey and Miss Mary Brooks. Seven of the local colored boys departed this week for Camp Dodge. A large crowd was at the station to bid them farewell and cheer them on their mission. Where the Real Danger Lies A Boston physician has sounded the warning that there is more or less danger in wearing clothes. There may be, but the most danger lies in the path of a man who attempts to trip merilily through this life clad in filtered sunshine and a two days' growth of whiskers. Jewish Armies Conscripted On the approach of an enemy the Jewish army was recruited by a conscription made from the tribes under the direction of a mustermaster, by whom also the officers were appointed. The army was divided into thousands and hundreds under their respective captains (Numbers 31; 20:14; Numbers 2:34; II Chronicles 25:5; 26:22). Furnished Rooms For Light Housekeeping. Single Rooms or Suits of Two or three 3 Blocks from Center of City 817 Chestnut St, Phone W, 5533 S. ANDERSON "The PICTURE FRAMER" ALL WORK GUARANTEED Moved from 312 7th Street To Rooms 3 and 4 over the Punitian Restaurant 421 West Locust Street Des Moines, Iowa Jewish Armies Conscripted FOR RENT Madame Walker's Hair Grower A Scientific and Sanitary treatment of the Scalp and Hair. MANICURING AND FACIAL MASSAGE Phone Walnut 6976. 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Alvin Jefferson and Miss eGorgia Blackburn were joint hostesses to the members and friends of St. Paul at a breakfast at the home of Mrs. Jefferson on last Friday, for the benefit of the new St. Paul. The Big Four Rally will terminate the first Sunday in August. Let all members and friends rally to their captains. Miss Hallie Q. Brown, Wilberforce, O., one of the first elocutionists of the race, and one of the most useful and prominent women of the A. M. E. church, will appear in this church Sunday at 7:45 P. M. Come and hear Miss Brown. Mrs. Bernice Richmond entertained the visiting delegates to the Mite Missionary Convention, with a beautiful reception at the home of Mrs. John Mayweather. Eighty friends called during the afternoon. Mrs. Francis Berry entertained at breakfast during the convention at The Tea Room, Mrs. H. E. Stewart, Evanston, Mrs. I. N. Daniels, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Birt. Mrs. Berry is a charming hostess. Mrs. S. Joe Brown and Mrs. Naomi Booker entertained Mrs. H. E. Stewart while in the city. ST. PAUL NOTES. Rev. Birt preached to a large audience Sunday morning. Theme, "Soul Culture," Matt 16: 26. The U. B. T.'s held their anniversary sermon with this church. The evening services will begin at 7:45 p. m. and close at 9 p. m. Come on time, leave on time. Mrs. Adam Dixon is out after a short illness. iMiss Bertha Allen, a prominent musician of the city, and daughter of Deaconess Anna Allen, is the new organist of St. Paul. Miss Allen will bring years of study and experience to her new position. The Alter Guild will give an ice cream social at the home of Mrs. Dora Guire on Saturday, August 3. Benefit new St. Paul. The windows are being placed in the new church this week. The steps are laid and the church present a grand appearance. Rev. Birt requests 50 men members and friends of St. Paul to meet at the new church Sunday at 4 P. M. OLD SETTLERS PICNIC The committee of the old settlers held their regular meeting last Monday at Army Y. M. C. A. rooms and made full arrangements for their annual old settlers reunion to be held Thursday, Aug. 1, at Union Park. The committee selected as committee on athletic prizes E. R. Hall, Archie Alexander, Gus Watkins. Committee on printing and badges Wm. Tomlin, Joft Logan and Henry Clay. All old settlers and young settlers along with all the Sunday Schools are invited to come out. By order R. N. HYDE, Pres. JOHN L. THOMPSON, Sec. The Mary Church Terrel Club met Monday evening with Miss Gertrude Hyde. Will meet next week with Miss Marie I. Bell. Home Makers League met Tuesday, 16th, with Mrs. Reynolds on Stewart St. Will meet this week with the president, Mrs. Mary Manning. L. M. Davis of 127 Jefferson Ave., is visiting friends in Buxton and Iowa City this week and reports a grand time. Mme. C. J. Walker of New York City who spent the past week in our city, the guest of Atty. and Mrs. S. Joe Brown, left for Chicago Tuesday evening where she will hold her national convention of Walker agents. While in the city enjoying a much needed rest, Mme. Walker was the complimented guest of many social courtesies. A big emancipation ball at the Auditorium Saturday, August 3rd. Music by Williams six piece orchestra. All col- E. A. London's BARBER SHOP SEPERATE FROM POOL HALL Complying strickly with City and Camp Dodge Health Regulations. 229 West Third Street Phone Wal. 2314 R. Hobson W. L. Berry LONDON'S POOL HALL Choice Line of Cigars, Candy and Soft Drinks. J. W. SMITH, Prep. ored people cordially invited. Refreshments will be served. 70 cents per couple. Prof. Laurence C. Jones of Braxton, Miss., who is traveling on a chautauqua tour, passed through the city Wednesday evening enroute to Newton where he was scheduled to speak Thursday afternoon. The cafe in Army Club No. 2 will open August 4th under the very capable and efficient management of Mrs. C. A. Cleggett, who has a public reputation as to her excellent cooking. She will open the club with a big chicken dinner. The ministers and their wives of the colored churches of Des Moines had a lovely outing at Union Park Monday afternoon. Everything was lovely but the "war cream" which was cold but not a trace of sugar. When the rain came all present went home. The Step Lively girls club met last Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Zella White. The out of town visitors present were Miss Ruth Hunter of Moberly Mo. Miss Flossie May Boldridge of Lexington, Mo., who is visiting her brother, Mr. O. C. Boldridge. After the meeting a delicious lunch was served and members departed to meet next Tuesday, July 30, at the home of Mrs. Velma Wood-Mack. The churches of Des Moines are taking the forefront in facing and fighting the enemies of the colored race. In the great Union Rally of April 28th the colored church adopted the first Saturday in August as a Day of Review to trace down the injustices met out to this rising race and send our bitter disapproval to authorities, who do not use all of the influence and power to stamp out race prejudices. This great meeting will be held this year at the Bethel Park, 16th and Filmore Sts., Aug. 3. All the colored churches of Des Moines will come together as one great body. The program for Aug. 3 is as follows: 1. America ..... By Audience 2. Prayer ..... Rev. Toomey 3. Song. 4. Remarks by President Rev. S. Bates 5. Survey of the Crisis 1917-1918..... .....Mrs. Maude Ross Birt 6. Ten minute address by pastors. 7. Reading .....Mrs. Hellen Griham 8. Address.....Mr. John L. Thompson 9. Music by Glee Club of Maple Street Baptist church. At night there will be jubilee singing, instrumental and vocal solos and pithy readings. Everybody likes to go to Bethel Park. Aug. 3, from 11 a. m. to 11 p. m. The A. M. E. Zion church is gradually taking her place in Des Moines. Sunday was a glorious day, spiritually and financially. At 11 o'clock members and visitors could be seen coming from every direction. Among those first to gather was the Rev. Loyd McCoy, who recently came to the city from Philadelphia. Rev. McCoy is a true Zionite. After getting into the city he did not make himself content until he placed his name on Zion roll. He is a member of the Allegheny conference. The pastor, Rev. E. S. Hardge brought this encouraging message to the people. "And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud, to lead them the way." Exodus 13:21. The audience rejoiced while the discourse pictured out the providing hand of God in these perilous times. After the sermon four converts were brought to the altar for baptism. A C. E. society was well attended at 7 o'clock. At 8:30 the building was packed to hear the address of Sec. Ross of the Army Y. M. C. A., which was a treat to all who heard it. Fourth Sunday is rally day. The members are called upon to do their best. We are expecting the cooperation of the city churches. ALBIA NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Washington left Albia Saturday for Davenport to attend the District Grand Lodge of K. of P. and Court of Calanthaus. The Ladies of the A. M. E. church gave a social at the parsonage on Saturday evening. The K. of P. and Court of Calanthans met at their hall on Benton Ave., Thursday evening and after lodge hours entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richards. Visitors from Hiteman, Oskaloosa and Hocking. Mrs. Elizabeth Jeffers of Des Moines is visiting in Albia with her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Benning and Mr. Roy Grayson of Hocking No. 3 and other friends. Mrs. Mable Robinson of Hocking was in Albia on business Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. She is Monroe County agent for Madam M. Walker's hair dressing goods. A number of Buxtonites passed thru Albia on Saturday and Sunday for Davenport to attend the K. of P. and Court of Calanthans. Miss Alberta Robinson of Hoeking, delegate for Court of Calanthan of Albia, left Monday for Davenport to attend the District of Calanthans. Frank F. Fowler EMBALMER AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR Successor to JONES & SAMUELS Phone Maple 2548 117 East Walnut Street Des Moines, - Iowa THE BYSTANDER Mrs. G. A. Davis, Miss Ada and May F. Davis, visited at the home of Mrs. LeRoy Grayson at Hocking No. 3. Mr. Edward Butler left Albia on Monday as delegate for the K. of P. lodge to the District Lodge Convention. A few others also attended. Mrs. Eva Owens, G. W. C. of the O. O. E. from Des Moines was in Albia Thursday and installed the following officers: Those who attended the entertainment from Oskalaosa of the O. O. C. were Misses E. Jones, M. Buckner and daughter and Messrs Ford and J. Lewis. Where shall we spend eternity Grasping for each other's earnings, Come from the depths of hell to scorn, And then do each other wrong. What will your damnation be, Read the scripture and see Fill your hearts with love divine Jesus died now revive. In this world all apostles and creed, Surely have they before God bowed their knees By MRS. JOSEPH S. LOWE, 566 Mill, Chillicothe, Ohio. A NEW KIND OF SLAGKER. We are all familiar with the man who is afraid to don a uniform, with the stay-at-homes who think they need five meals a day, and with the business man who complains that the war interferes with his business. But here comes a slacker with a brand-new stripe of yellow—the man or woman who thinks there is some good reason for hiding currency. The movement for hoarding money received its first impetus from the war rumors afloat when the United States entered the war to the effect that this democratic country might elect to confiscate savings accounts after the example of the two kaisers. Notwithstanding the assurances of the administration that such a thing not only was undemocratic, but was unnecessary, a great many selfishly inclined persons took money out of circulation and hid it away. Somewhat later, when the security markets were unsettled, still other people of this stripe foolishly thought it would be wiser to have a portion of their tangible wealth hoarded in the shape of currency than either to invest it or carry it on deposit at the banks. To a large extent these people were moved by the fear that some sort of disaster might occur which would put them in want. Probably very few of them stopped to consider the far-reaching effect of such action. For one thing, money taken out of circulation and hoarded is always in danger of being lost or stolen. For another thing, it does not earn the owner anything. Worst of all, such hoarded money cannot be passed from hand to hand and perform its usual function of exchange between the people of the country. Such hoarding makes more difficult the operation of business, adds another load to the already heavy burden of fighting the war, and puts the hoarder in the slacker class. How much better it would be if you are hoarding money any place to invest this money in United States government Liberty Loan bonds. Any currency you have hidden away is simply the promise to pay of your country; Liberty Loan bonds are also promises to pay, but, in addition, will earn for you 4 1/4 per cent yearly. When you have invested in Liberty bonds you have set in motion a great many wheels in a very important machine. You annually lend money to your government with which it can carry on the war to victory. You free money heretofore imprisoned and permit it to work among business men and wage earners. You start yourself in a conservative investment habit. Finally, you change yourself from a slacker to a patriot. Stop hoarding. Invest in Liberty bonds. Your government is spending millions to build airplanes to blind the haiser's armies and defeat them. Your money is needed in the workshop. The bonds you invest in help blind the enemy. Invest in bonds. Military Organization of Jews. Military Organization of Jews. The military organization of the Jews began with their departure from Egypt. Every man above twenty years old was a soldier. Each tribe formed a regiment with its own banner and its own leader. Their positions in the camp or on the march were accurately fixed A MESSAGE. Open the door and let him in Unity and Charity. Need Money for Airplanes. WITH OUR CHURCHES CHURCH DIRECTORY. MAPLE ST. BAPTIST CHURCH. East Maple Street. Rev. Samuel Bates, pastor. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 7:30—Preaching. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Cornithian Baptist Church Fifteenth and Linden Sts. G. W. Robinson, Pastor. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Evening worship and preaching. Union Congregational Church. Tenth and Park Sts. Rev. H. E. King, pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning worship. 12:15 p. m.—Sunday school. Christian Endeavor at 6:15 p. m. Lieut. M. H. Thompson, president. Evening services at 7:30 p. m. Mid-week prayer meeting Wednesday. Everybody invited at all of these services. St. PauFs A. M. E. Church Second and Center Rev. S. L. Birt, D. D., Pastor. 10:45 a. m.—Preaching. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6.30 p. m.—Christian Endeavor. 8:00 p. m.—Evening worship. Union Baptist Church Sixteenth and McCormick. Rev. M. Toomey, Pastor. 9:30 a. m.—Sunday school. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Preaching. First A. M. E. Zion Church. Rev. E. S. Hardge Pastor. 511 S. E. Fourth St. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 1:00 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—V. C. E. Society. 8 p. m.—Preaching. Prayer and Class Meeting Friday night at 8 o'clock. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH. Worshiping temporarily in Masonic hall, 11th and Center Sts. Rev. F. D. Woodford, Pastor. Residence 844 13th St. 10:00 a. m.—Sunday School. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 12:00 m.—Class meeting. 6:30 p. m.—Epworth League. 7:30 p. m.—Preaching. Bethel A. M. E. Church Sixteenth and Filmore Sts. Rev. H. A. Perry, Pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning service. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1:00 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—Christian Endeavor. 7:30 p. m.—Evening worship. Mrs. Minnie Rainey 616 Des Moines Street OREO HAIR DRESSER SATISFACTION GUARANTEED I USE THE OREO SYSTEM All cards of thanks- or resolutions of condolence sent to be published in the Bystander must be accompanied by fifty cents to pay for setting and printing of same. Heretofore we have been publishing same free of charge, but owing to the high cost of paper, ink and type setting we are compelled to charge for same. BYSTANDER PRINTING CO. 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Send samples of hair with all orders. CITY LOCALS We wish that every subscriber in the city would make a strong effort to pay the collector part if not all of their delinquent subscriptions as we need the money. When in our city stop at the Des Moines Hotel, 121 W. 4th St., for good rooms, first class meals. Everything new, clean and neat. Don't forget the place, 121 4th St., or phone Walnut 3618. For neatly furnished rooms, strangers and soldiers' wives look me over. Mrs. S. Cooper, 1312 Center St. ST. PAUL A. M. E. Rev. H. Boyd of Waterloo, Iowa, was a visitor at the parsonage last week. Mrs. J. Alvin Jefferson and Miss eGorgia Blackburn were joint hostesses to the members and friends of St. Paul at a breakfast at the home of Mrs. Jefferson on last Friday, for the benefit of the new St. Paul. The Big Four Rally will terminate the first Sunday in August. Let all members and friends rally to their captains. Miss Hallie Q. Brown, Wilberforce, O., one of the first executionists of the race, and one of the most useful and prominent women of the A. M. E. chureh, will appear in this church Sunday at 7:45 P. M. Come and hear Miss Brown. Mrs. Bernice Richmond entertained the visiting delegates to the Mite Missionary Convention, with a beautiful reception at the home of Mrs. John Mayweather. Eighty friends called during the afternoon. Mrs. Francis Berry entertained at breakfast during the convention at The Tea Room, Mrs. H. E. Stewart, Evanson, Mrs. I. N. Daniels, Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Birt. Mrs. Berry is a charming hostess. Mrs. S. Joe Brown and Mrs. Naomi Booker entertained Mrs. H. E. Stewart while in the city. ST. PAUL NOTES. Rev. Birt preached to a large audience Sunday morning. Theme, "Soul Culture," Matt 16: 26. The U. B. T.'s held their anniversary sermon with this church. The evening services will begin at 7:45 p. m. and close at 9 p. m. Come on time, leave on time. Mrs. Adam Dixon is out after a short illness. iMiss Bertha Allen, a prominent musician of the city, and daughter of Deaconess Anna Allen, is the new organist of St. Paul. Miss Allen will bring years of study and experience to her new position. The Alter Guild will give an ice cream social at the home of Mrs. Dora Guire on Saturday, August 3. Beneath St. Paul. The windows are being placed in the new church this week. The steps are laid and the church present a grand appearance. Rev. Birt requests 50 men members and friends of St. Paul to meet at the new church Sunday at 4 P. M. OLD SETTLERS PICNIC The committee of the old settlers held their regular meeting last Monday at Army Y. M. C. A. rooms and made full arrangements for their annual old settlers reunion to be held Thursday, Aug. 1, at Union Park. The committee selected as committee on athletic prizes E. R. Hall, Archie Alexander, Gus Watkins. Committee on printing and badges Wm. Tomlin, Jeff Logan and Henry Clay. All old settlers and young settlers along with all the Sunday Schools are invited to come out. By order R. N. HYDE, Pres. JOHN L. THOMPSON, Sec. The Mary Church Terrel Club met Monday evening with Miss Gertrude Hyde. Will meet next week with Miss Marie I. Bell. Home Makers League met Tuesday, 16th, with Mrs. Reynolds on Stewart St. Will meet this week with the president, Mrs. Mary Manning. L. M. Davis of 127 Jefferson Ave., is visiting friends in Buxton and Iowa City this week and reports a grand time. Mme. C. J. Walker of New York City who spent the past week in our city, the guest of Atty. and Mrs. S. Joe Brown, left for Chicago Tuesday evening where she will hold her national convention of Walker agents. While in the city enjoying a much needed rest, Mme. Walker was the complimented guest of many social courtesies. A big emancipation ball at the Auditorium Saturday, August 3rd. Music by Williams six piece orchestra. All col- E. A. London's BARBER SHOP SEPERATE FROM POOL HALL Complying strickly with City and Camp Dodge Health Regulations. 229 West Third Street Phone Wal. 2314 R. Hobson W. L. Berry LONDON'S POOL HALL Choice Ligne of Cigars, Candy and Soft Drinks. J. W. SMITH, Prop. ored people cordially invited. Refreshments will be served. 70 cents per couple. Prof. Laurence C. Jones of Braxton, Miss., who is traveling on a chautauqua tour, passed through the city Wednesday evening enroute to Newton where he was scheduled to speak Thursday afternoon. The cafe in Army Club No. 2 will open August 4th under the very capable and efficient management of Mrs. C. A. Clegggett, who has a public reputation as her excellent cooking. She will open the club with a big chicken dinner. The ministers and their wives of the colored churches of Des Moines had a lovely outing at Union Park Monday afternoon. Everything was lovely but the "war cream" which was cold but not a trace of sugar. When the rain came all present went home. The Step Lively girls club met last Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Zella White. The out of town visitors present were Miss Ruth Hunter of Moberly Mo. Miss Flossie May Boldridge of Lexington, Mo., who is visiting her brother, Mr. O. C. Boldridge. After the meeting a delicious lunch was served and members departed to meet next Tuesday, July 30, at the home of Mrs. Velma Wood-Mack. The churches of Des Moines are taking the forefront in facing and fighting the enemies of the colored race. In the great Union Rally of April 28th the colored church adopted the first Saturday in August as a Day of Review to trace down the injustices meted out to this rising race and send our bitter disapproval to authorities, who do not use all of the influence and power to stamp out race prejudices. This great meeting will be held this year at the Bethel Park, 16th and Filmore Sts., Aug. 3. All the colored churches of Des Moines will come together as one great body. The program for Aug. 3 is as follows: 1. America ..... By Audience 2. Prayer ..... Rev. Toomey 3. Song. 4. Remarks by President Rev. S. Bates 5. Survey of the Crisis 1917-1918... .....Mrs. Maude Ross Birt 6. Ten minute address by pastors. 7. Reading .....Mrs. Hellen Griham 8. Address .....Mr. John L. Thompson 9. Music by Glee Club of Maple Street Baptist church. At night there will be jubilee singing, instrumental and vocal solos and pithy readings. Everybody likes to go to Bethel Park. Aug. 3, from 11 a. m. to 11 p. m. The A. M. E. Zion church is gradually taking her place in Des Moines. Sunday was a glorious day, spiritually and financially. At 11 o'clock members and visitors could be seen coming from every direction. Among those first to gather was the Rev. Loyd McCoy, who recently came to the city from Philadelphia. Rev. McCoy is a true Zionite. After getting into the city he did not make himself content until he placed his name on Zion roll. He is a member of the Allegheny conference. The pastor, Rev. E. S. Hardge brought this encouraging message to the people. "And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud, to lead them the way." Exodus 13:21. The audience rejoiced while the discourse pictured out the providing hand of God in these perilous times. After the sermon four converts were brought to the altar for baptism. A C. E. society was well attended at 7 o'clock. At 8:30 the building was packed to hear the address of Sec. Ross of the Army Y. M. C. A., which was a treat to all who heard it. Fourth Sunday is rally day. The members are called upon to do their best. We are expecting the cooperation of the city churches. ALBIA NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Washington left Albia Saturday, for Davenport to attend the District Grand Lodge of K. of P. and Court of Calanthaus. The Ladies of the A. M. E. church gave a social at the parsonage on Saturday evening. The K. of P. and Court of Calanthans met at their hall on Benton Ave., Thursday evening and after lodge hours entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richards. Visitors from Hiteman, Oskaloosa and Hocking. Mrs. Elizabeth Jeffers of Des Moines is visiting in Albia with her daughter, Mrs. Hattie Benning and Mr. Roy Grayson of Hocking No. 3 and other friends. Mrs. Mable Robinson of Hocking was in Albia on business Tuesday, Friday and Saturday. She is Monroe County agent for Madam M. Walker's hair dressing goods. A number of Buxtonites passed thru Albia on Saturday and Sunday for Davenport to attend the K. of P. and Court of Calanthans. Miss Alberta Robinson of Hocking, delegate for Court of Calanthan of Albia, left Monday for Davenport to attend the District of Calanthans. Frank F. Fowler EMBALMER AND FUNERAL DIRECTOR Successor 10 JONES & SAMUELS Phone Maple 2548 117 East Walnut Street Des Moines, - Iowa THE BYSTANDER Mrs. G. A. Davis, Miss Ada and May F. Davis, visited at the home of Mrs. LeRoy Grayson at Hocking No. 3. Mr. Edward Butler left Albia on Monday as delegate for the K. of P. lodge to the District Lodge Convention. A few others also attended. Mrs. Eva Owens, G. W. C. of the O. O. E. from Des Moines was in Albia Thursday and installed the following officers: Those who attended the entertainment from Oskaloosa of the O. O. C. were Misses E. Jones, M. Buckner and daughter and Messrs Ford and J. Lewis. Where shall we spend eternity Grasping for each other's earnings, Come from the depths of hell to scorn, And then do each other wrong. What will your damnation be, Read the scripture and see Fill your hearts with love divine Jesus died now revive. In this world all apostles and creed, Surely have they before God bowed their knees. By MRS. JOSEPH S. LOWE, 566 Mill, Chillicothe, Ob'to A NEW KIND OF SLACKER. We are all familiar with the man who is afraid to don a uniform, with the stay-at-homes who think they need five meals a day, and with the business man who complains that the war interferes with his business. But here comes a slacker with a brand-new stripe of yellow—the man or woman who thinks there is some good reason for hiding currency. The movement for hoarding money received its first impetus from the war rumors afloat when the United States entered the war to the effect that this democratic country might elect to confiscate savings accounts after the example of the two kaisers. Notwithstanding the assurances of the administration that such a thing not only was undemocratic, but was unnecessary, a great many selfishly inclined persons took money out of circulation and hid it away. Somewhat later, when the security markets were unsettled, still other people of this stripe foolishly thought it would be wiser to have a portion of their tangible wealth hoarded in the shape of currency than either to invest it or carry it on deposit at the banks. To a large extent these people were moved by the fear that some sort of disaster might occur which would put them in want. Probably very few of them stopped to consider the far-reaching effect of such action. For one thing, money taken out of circulation and hoarded is always in danger of being lost or stolen. For another thing, it does not earn the owner anything. Worst of all, such hoarded money cannot be passed from hand to hand and perform its usual function of exchange between the people of the country. Such hoarding makes more difficult the operation of business, adds another load to the already heavy burden of fighting the war, and puts the hoarder in the slacker class. How much better it would be if you are hoarding money any place to invest this money in United States government Liberty Loan bonds. Any currency you have hidden away is simply the promise to pay of your country; Liberty Loan bonds are also promises to pay, but, in addition, will earn for you $4\frac{1}{4}$ per cent yearly. When you have invested in Liberty bonds you have set in motion a great many wheels in a very important machine. You annually lend money to your government with which it can carry on the war to victory. You free money heretofore imprisoned and permit it to work among business men and wage earners. You start yourself in a conservative investment habit. Finally, you change yourself from a slacker to a patriot. Stop hoarding. Invest in Liberty bonds. Need Money for Airplanes. Your government is spending millions to build airplanes to blind the haiser's armies and defeat them. Your money is needed in the workshop. The bonds you invest in help blind the enemy. Invest in bonds. Military Organization of Jews. Military Organization or Jews. The military organization of the Jews began with their departure from Egypt. Every man above twenty years old was a soldier. Each tribe formed a regiment with its own banner and its own leader. Their positions in the camp or on the march were accurately fixed. A MESSAGE Open the door and let him in Unity and Charity. WITH OUR CHURCHES CHURCH DIRECTORY. MAPLE ST. BAPTIST CHURCH. East Maple Street. Rev. Samuel Bates, pastor. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 7:30—Preaching. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Cornithian Baptist Church Fifteenth and Linden Sts. G. W. Robinson, Pastor. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Evening worship and preaching. Union Congregational Church. Tenth and Park Sts. Rev. H. E. King, pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning worship. 12:15 p. m.—Sunday school. Christian Endeavor at 6:15 p. m. Lieut. M. H. Thompson, president. Evening services at 7:30 p. m. Mid-week prayer meeting Wednesday. Everybody invited at all of these services. St. PauPs A. M. E. Church Second and Center Rev. S. L. Birt, D. D., Pastor. 10:45 a. m.—Preaching. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—Christian Endeavor. 8:00 p. m.—Evening worship. Rev. M. Toomey, Pastor. 9:30 a. m.—Sunday school. 11 a. m.—Preaching. 6 p. m.—B. Y. P. U. 8 p. m.—Preaching. First A. M. E. Zion Church. Rev. E. S. Hardge Pastor. 511 S. E. Fourth St. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 1:00 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—V. C. E. Society. 8 p. m.—Preaching. Prayer and Class Meeting Friday night at 8 o'clock. ASBURY M. E. CHURCH. Worshiping temporarily in Masonic hall, 11th and Center Sts. Rev. F. D. Woodford, Pastor. Residence 844 13th St. 10:00 a. m.—Sunday School. 11:00 a. m.—Preaching. 12:00 m.—Class meeting. 6:30 p. m.—Epworth League. 7:30 p. m.—Preaching. Bethel A. M. E. Church Sixteenth and Filmore Sta. Rev. H. A. Perry, Pastor. 11 a. m.—Morning service. 12:30 p. m.—Class meeting. 1:00 p. m.—Sunday school. 6:30 p. m.—Christian Endeavor. 7:30 p. m.—Evening worship. Mrs. Minnie Rainey 616 Des Moines Street OREO HAIR DRESSER SATISFACTION GUARANTEED I USE THE OREO SYSTEM All cards of thanks or resolutions of condolence sent to be published in the Bystander must be accompanied by fifty cents to pay for setting and printing of same. Heretofore we have been publishing same free of charge, but owing to the high cost of paper, ink and type setting we are compelled to charge for same. BYSTANDER PRINTING CO. NEGRO SOLDIER IN OUR WAR EW BOOK) Tells all about the war; it is fair to Colorize apparel, geyers, buys, a teemnd outfit. Price only $1.75; agents making 85 to $15 per day. Send 25 cents quick for agents' outfit. AUSTIN JEKINS CO. 929F Street, Washington, D. C. FREE ENING combs, with extra heavy back, fully guranteed. With each comb we give lamp cup FREE. Send money order or stamps. 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Mrs. Mabel Gordon of Atlanta, Iowa, spent a few days with her brother, Mr. Willie Clark. In to Omaha, Nebr., and she will go from there to Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Josephine Ansely of Des Moines, Iowa, was called to the city by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. L. Baker. Brother Carey Noah is able to resume in the mines, after a few days' illness. Mr. S. H. Jones had the misfortune to run a nail in his foot Wednesday, but is somewhat better. Mrs. H. W. Thompkens, Mark Carrington, Mrs. Triplet, Mrs. Annie Gooding are reported on the sick list. Mr. Clarence Bandy and Mr. Henry White left for Davenport, Iowa, Sunday night, as delegates to the Grand Lodge of the K. of P. Mrs. Mildred Mayfield and others expect to leave Tuesday night for the same place. Mrs. Clara Jones was quiet sick for a few days. A number of ladies were entertained THE BYSTANDE at a coffee Sunday afternoon at 4:30, at the home of Mrs. A. L. Crittenden at 206 S. 18th St., the guest of honor being Mrs. Mary Punch Back of Minneapolis and Mrs. J. N. Baker of Minneapolis and Mrs. James Price, who recently moved here to make her future home. The house was beautifully decorated with national colors. Other out-of-town guests were Mrs. Mabel Gordon and Mrs. James Leek. Hostesses were Mrs. C. Jones, Mrs. Hanna Cobbs, Mrs. A. L. Crittenden. All departed for their homes declaring their hostess a royal entertainer. Miss Christina Crittenden left for Unionville, Mo., to spend a few days with Miss Garnetta Clark. These tablets are intended especially for stomach troubles, billiousness and constipation. If you have any troubles of this sort, give them a trial and realize for yourself what a first class medicine will do for you. They only cost a quarter. The collector is on his annual rounds, so be ready to meet him when he calls. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CORPORATION. Notice is hereby given that at a regularly called meeting of the stockholders of the Hastie-Carrell Abstract Co., held at the office of said company in the City of Des Moines, on the 10th day of July, A. D. 1918, at which meeting all of the holders of the capital stock of said corporation were present and voting, it was determined by the unanimous vote of said stockholders to dissolve said corporation and said corporation was by said unanimous vote formally dissolved and all of the assets distributed among the persons entitled thereto, and the president and secretary of said corporation were directed to cause notice of such dissolution to be published and served as by law provided. H. L. CARRELL, President. M. M. CARRELL, Secretary. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF COR PORATION. Notice is hereby given that at a regularly called meeting of the stockholders of the Des Moines Abstract & Title Co., held at the office of said company in the City of Des Moines, on the 10th day of July, A. D. 1918, at which meeting all of the holders of the capital stock of said corporation were present and voting, it was determined by the unanimous vote of said stockholders to dissolve said corporation and said corporation was by said unanimous vote formally dissolved and all of the assets distributed among the persons entitled thereto, and the president and secretary of said corporation were directed to cause notice of such dissolution to be published and served as by law provided. M. T. GILMORE, President. I. H. TOMLINSON, Secretary. Look for and pay for your paper now when we call. Chamberlain's Tablets. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CORPORATION. Notice is hereby given that at a regularly called meeting of the stockholders of the Des Moines Title Company, held at the office of said company in the City of Des Moines, on the 10th day of July, A. D. 1918, at which meeting all of the holders of the capital stock of said corporation were present and voting, it was determined by the unanimous vote of said stockholders to dissolve said corporation and said corporation was by said unanimous vote formally dissolved and all of the assets distributed among the persons entitled thereto, and the president and secretary of said corporation were directed to cause notice of such dissolution to be published and served as by law provided. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CORPORATION. Notice is hereby given that at a regularly called meeting of the stockholders of the Bankers Abstract and Title Guaranty Co., held at the office of said company in the City of Des Moines, on the 10th day of July, A. D. 1918, at which meeting all of the holders of the capital stock of said corporation were present and voting, it was determined by the unanimous vote of said stockholders to dissolve said corporation and said corporation was by said unanimous vote formally dissolved and all of the assets distributed among the persons entitled thereto, and the president and secretary of said corporation were directed to cause notice of such dissolution to be published and served as by law provided. GEORGE W. GRAESER, President. MARION D. WOODS, Secretary. NOTICE OF DIBSOLUTION OF CORPORATION. Notice is hereby given that at a regularly called meeting of the stockholders of the American Sheet Metal Co., held at the office of said company in the City of Des Moines, on the 10th day of July, A. D. 1918, at which meeting all of the holders of the capital stock of said corporation were present and voting, it was determined by the unanimous vote of said stockholders to dissolve said corporation and said corporation was by said unanimous vote formally dissolved and all of the assets distributed among the persons entitled thereto, and the president and secretary of said corporation were directed to cause notice of such dissolution to be published and served as by law provided. I. DAVIS, President and Secretary. I. H. TQMLINSON, Attorney. 200 Youngerman Bldg. Lame Shoulder. This ailment is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles. All that is needed is absolute rest and a few applications of Chamberlain's Liniment. Try it. HIT WIT COMING EVENTS CAST THEIR SHADOW FOR 1918. Eleventh biennial meeting of the National Association of Colored Women will meet in Denver, Colo., July 8-13. The Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge will hold their annual meeting in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in July. National Negro Business League will meet in Atlantic City, N. J., August, 1918. The U. B. F.'s of Missouri and Iowa will hold their annual session in Moberly, Mo., in August. The biennial conclave of Knight Templars and Shriners will hold their meeting in Kansas City, Mo., in August. Iowa-Nebraska Baptist Association will meet in Des Moines in August 28 to September 1. Iowa-Nebraska Sunday school convention will meet in Sioux City, June 11-14. National Baptist convention will meet in Washington, D. C., September 5th. Des Moines District Conference Sunday School, District Missionary and Allen C. E. League Convention will meet in Cedar Rapids, Ia., June 4th to 7th. The Grand Lodge of K. of P. and the C. of C. will convene in Davenport July 23, 24 and 25, 1918. Grand Lodge No. 30, G. U. O. of O. F., will hold their annual meeting in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, August 27-28-29. CORA B. HILLIS. President. CYRUS B. HILLIS. Secretary. Can't sleep! Can't eat! Can't even digest what little you do eat! 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Look for the Mel Trade Marks. GALESBURG, ILLINOIS. J. L. Thompson, editor of the Bystander, was in the city Sunday and Monday. Sunday evening he gave a short talk at A. M. E. church. He had quite a number of new subscribers. Quarterly meeting will be held at Progressive Club will give ap icien at Highland park August 1st. A lawn fete will be given at the home of Mrs. I. Shoots Friday, August 2. Benefit of the Morning Choir. A reception will be given at A. M. E. church for the 20 boys who leave for camp August 1. Citizens are cordially invited. rM. and Mrs. M. R. Drury, formerly of this city, Mr. and Mrs. Dickerson of Rock Island, motored to Galesburg Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. Jenkins motored to Peoria Sunday. Those on the sick list: Mrs. G. Castleman. Mrs. F. Williams, W. First St., was taken to the hospital Tuesday noon to undergo an operation. A big delegation attended the convention in Monmouth last week. CENTERVILLE NEWS. day afternoon. Many friends wish for TAKE GRANDPA'S THINGS RIGHT OFF Springtex UNDERWEAR DO NOT DECEIVE" for these three. PALMER'S SUCCESS PASING PALMER'S SKIN SUCCESS SOAP Merit and Reputation. Fully used for eighty years, uses of skin troubles. Complexion Brightener. Is, or sent by mail of price, 25¢ each. Only By Gan Drug G Brooklyn, N. Y. Imitations. They may be colored packages and our Sister Louise Baker, 807 W. Garfield St., was taken seriously ill Thursday morning, and was operated on Thurs- her a speedy recovery. Mr. John Langely is very low at this writing. Mrs. Mabel Gordon of Atlanta, Iowa, spent a few days with her brother, Mr. Willie Clark. In to Omaha, Nebr., and she will go from there to Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Josephine Ansely of Des Moines, Iowa, was called to the city by the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. L. Baker. Brother Carey Noah is able to resume in the mines, after a few days' illness. Mr. S. H. Jones had the misfortune to run a nail in his foot Wednesday, but is somewhat better. Mrs. H. W. Thompkens, Mark Carrington, Mrs. Triplet, Mrs. Annie Gooding are reported on the sick list. Mr. Clarence Bandy and Mr. Henry White left for Davenport, Iowa, Sunday night, as delegates to the Grand Lodge of the K. of P. Mrs. Mildred Mayfield and others expect to leave Tuesday night for the same place. Mrs. Clara Jones was quiet sick for a few days. A number of ladies were entertained THE BYSTANDE at a coffee Sunday afternoon at 4:30; at the home of Mrs. A. L. Crittenden at 206 S. 18th St., the guest of honor being Mrs. Mary Punch Back of Minneapolis and Mrs. J. N. Baker of Minneapolis and Mrs. James Price, who recently moved here to make her future home. The house was beautifully decorated with national colors. Other out-of-town guests were Mrs. Mabel Gordon and Mrs. James Leek. Hostesses were Mrs. C. Jones, Mrs. Hanna Cobbs, Mrs. A. L. Crittenden. All departed for their homes declaring their hostess a royal entertainer. Miss Christina Crittenden left for Unionville, Mo., to spend a few days with Miss Garnetta Clark. These tablets are intended especially for stomach troubles, billiousness and constipation. If you have any troubles of this sort, give them a trial and realize for yourself what a first class medicine will do for you. They only cost a quarter. The collector is on his annual rounds, so be ready to meet him when he calls NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CORPORATION. Notice is herby given that at a regularly called meeting of the stockholders of the Hastie-Carrell Abstract Co., held at the office of said company in the City of Des Moines, on the 10th day of July, A. D. 1918, at which meeting all of the holders of the capital stock of said corporation were present and voting, it was determined by the unanimous vote of said stockholders to dissolve corporation and said corporation was by said unanimous vote formally dissolved and all of the assets distributed among the persons entitled thereto, and the president and secretary of said corporation were directed to cause notice of such dissolution to be published and served as by law provided. H. L. CARRELL, President. M. M. CARRELL, Secretary. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CORPORATION. Notice is hereby given that at a regularly called meeting of the stockholders of the Des Moines Abstract & Title Co., held at the office of said company in the City of Des Moines, on the 10th day of July, A. D. 1918, at which meeting all of the holders of the capital stock of said corporation were present and voting, it was determined by the unanimous vote of said stockholders to dissolve said corporation and said corporation was by said unanimous vote formally dissolved and all of the assets distributed among the persons entitled thereto, and the president and secretary of said corporation were directed to cause notice of such dissolution to be published and served as by law provided. M. T. GILMORE, President. I. H. TOMLINSON, Secretary. Look for and pay for your paper now when we call. Chamberlain's Tablets NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CORPORATION. Notice is hereby given that at a regularly called meeting of the stockholders of the Des Moines Title Company, held at the office of said company in the City of Des Moines, on the 10th day of July, A. D. 1918, at which meeting all of the holders of the capital stock of said corporation were present and voting, it was determined by the unanimous vote of said stockholders to dissolve said corporation and said corporation was by said unanimous vote formally dissolved and all of the assets distributed among the persons entitled thereto, and the president and secretary of said corporation were directed to cause notice of such dissolution to be published and served as by law provided. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CORPORATION. Notice is hereby given that at a regularly called meeting of the stockholders of the Bankers Abstract and Title Guaranty Co., held at the office of said company in the City of Des Moines, on the 10th day of July, A. D. 1918, at which meeting all of the holders of the capital stock of said corporation were present and voting, it was determined by the unanimous vote of said stockholders to dissolve said corporation and said corporation was by said unanimous vote formally dissolved and all of the assets distributed among the persons entitled thereto, and the president and secretary of said corporation were directed to cause notice of such dissolution to be published and served as by law provided. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CORPORATION. Notice is hereby given that at a regularly called meeting of the stockholders of the American Sheet Metal Co., held at the office of said company in the city of Des Moines, on the 10th day of July, A. D. 1918, at which meeting all of the holders of the capital stock of said corporation were present and voting, it was determined by the unanimous vote of said stockholders to dissolve said corporation and said corporation was by said unanimous vote formally dissolved and all of the assets distributed among the persons entitled thereto, and the president and secretary of said corporation were directed to cause notice of such dissolution to be published and served as by law provided. I. DAVIS, President and Secretary. I. H. TQMLINSON, Attorney. 200 Youngerman Bldg. This ailment is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles. All that is needed is absolute rest and a few applications of Chamberlain's Liniment. Try it. Eleventh biennial meeting of the National Association of Colored Women will meet in Denver, Colo., July 8-13. The Iowa Masonic Grand Lodge will hold their annual meeting in Council Bluffs, Iowa, in July. CORA B. HILLIS President. CYRUS B. HILLIS Secretary. 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